Man City 1-0 Wolves: Is Kevin de Bruyne leaving too soon?

As the White Stripes hit Seven Nation Army pumped out over the Etihad Stadium speakers at full-time on Friday night, Manchester City supporters sang the name of hero Kevin de Bruyne to that very tune.

The midfielder is bidding an emotional farewell after 11 trophy-laden years at the club, and the Belgian soaked up the acclaim by taking the long route around the pitch before heading down the tunnel.

The 33-year-old will be disappearing for good when his City contract expires in the summer, but here he was able to enjoy another deserved moment in the limelight - his penultimate game at the Etihad.

De Bruyne struck the only goal in the 1-0 Premier League victory against in-form Wolves, which may ensure City play Champions League football next season.

The midfielder said last month he was surprised not to be offered a new contract - and wanted to make a point about his abilities after the game.

"I don't know about the future unfortunately," a serious-looking De Bruyne told Sky Sports. "I have shown I can still play here, otherwise I don't do what I do these last four or five weeks.

"A lot of team-mates have spoken to me, they are sad also that I have to go. It goes like this in life, but the way I am performing is the way I should be.

"I just try to play as well as I can. I have one game left here. I try to do my job as always and I did that. I am proud of what I am doing."

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